D8 Discover
The D8 DISCOVER is an all purpose X-ray analyzer family which can be configured for all X-ray diffraction- and scattering-based material research applications, including qualitative and quantitative phase analysis, structure analysis, high-resolution X-ray diffraction, reflectometry, reciprocal space mapping, gracing incidence diffraction (in-plane GIC0, gracing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS), stress and texture analysis, and micro-diffraction.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Bruker Corporation |
Product Name |
| D8 Discover |
Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
Detection Principle |
| Elemental Analysis; |
Detection Method |
| X-ray Diffraction (XRD); |
Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Bulk Analysis; |
Product Model Number |
| Discover, Discover Plus |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The D8 DISCOVER is an all purpose X-ray analyzer family which can be configured for all X-ray diffraction- and scattering-based material research applications, including qualitative and quantitative phase analysis, structure analysis, high-resolution X-ray diffraction, reflectometry, reciprocal space mapping, gracing incidence diffraction (in-plane GIC0, gracing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS), stress and texture analysis, and micro-diffraction. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
Market Entry Date |
| 2019 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Dimensions |
| 79.5 x 66.0 x 50.6 in (202 x 168 x 129 cm) |
Weight |
| >50 Lbs.; 2085 lbs. (945kg) |
Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power |
Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
Ruggedness |
| Indoor use only |
Operating Conditions |
| Ambient temperatures |
Consumables |
| >$1,000/year |
Solvents/Reagents |
| Mandatory external water/water chiller, bi-distilled water, minimum flow 14 l/min, water
temperature 15 - 18°C |
Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Data analysis software |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm; mg; Bulk |
Alarm Capability |
| None |
Software Control |
| Yes |
Other Operational Parameters |
| The non-coplanar arm allows the D8 DISCOVER Plus to perform in-plane diffraction measurements; multi-mode Hybrid Photon Counting (HPC) detector EIGER2 R 500K; High Efficiency Turbo X-ray
Source (TXS-HE) |
Training Required |
| <1 week training |
Training Available |
| In person, videos |
Manuals Available |
| Operator's manual |
Reachback Service |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| Yes |